Program Overview
This English Literature program explores diverse literary works from around the world, including novels, Victorian and Romantic literature, and Shakespearean plays. It develops students' critical thinking, writing skills, and ability to articulate literary ideas. Students benefit from internationally renowned academics and a supportive academic community, with opportunities for engagement in student societies and international experiences. The degree prepares graduates for careers in media, publishing, teaching, and other fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This course modules involve an exciting range of literature in English, from writers across the globe and on subjects including the novel, Victorian and Romantic literature and Shakespeare and Marlowe. Learn how texts work, and debate literature’s role in society both now and throughout history. DMU offers excellent teaching from internationally renowned academics and will be taught to articulate your ideas with confidence while writing with fluency and flair. Through this course, you will have the chance to join a lively and welcoming academic community – a group of people who are friendly, supportive and passionate about literature.
Teaching:
DMU offers excellent teaching from internationally renowned academics and will be taught to articulate your ideas with confidence while writing with fluency and flair.
Careers:
English Literature graduates enter a wide range of professions including media, marketing, publishing, teaching, public relations and the civil service.
Other:
You will have the flexibility to tailor your degree – either take the opportunity to gain another language by combining English Literature with French, Spanish or Mandarin at beginner or post-GCSE level, or add Creative Writing and English Language modules.
